Safety
NIOSH Ladder Safety Mobile Application
The Ladder Safety app earned a merit award from the Digital Health Awards, a program that recognizes the world’s best digital health resources for consumers and health professionals. What is the Ladder Safety app? The Ladder Safety app, NIOSH’s first mobile application, is designed to improve extension and step ladder safety—a concern for those working…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Activity-Based Costing: Saving Money on Overhead
Overhead on a construction site can be hard to manage. It can be helpful to explore your options and look at different techniques to monitor your costs. There are many ways to keep track of your overhead costs, but activity-based costing may be right for you if you’re worried about losses or inefficient processes. Using activity-based…
Read MoreStairs and Walkways
Stairways and walkways in all businesses can be the cause of injury accidents. These passageways do not typically get the maintenance they need, since they are “only” access ways and not production areas. Here are ten safety tips to help eliminate exposures at your company. Always keep one hand free to use the handrails, both…
Read MoreThree Tips to Help Manage Your Construction Inventory
CCS Construction Staffing knows that inventory management is a large cog in the construction machine, and it’s vital to keep it under control. Staying organized and knowing what’s in your warehouse or on your job site will make you a master when it comes to executing a project. Tracking inventory will keep crews efficient and on-task, while…
Read MoreFALL PROTECTION
All fall protection products fit into four functional categories. 1. Fall Arrest; 2. Positioning; 3. Suspension; 4. Retrieval. Fall Arrest A fall arrest system is required if any risk exists that a worker may fall from an elevated position, as a general rule, the fall arrest system should be used anytime a working height of six…
Read MoreHow to Elevate Your Electricians to Protect Your Business from the Electrician Shortage
Talented electricians are a rare find in the modern construction world. With a diminishing pool of incomers and a retiring baby boomer force, there’s a scarcity of skill. This shortage of electricians is a problem in the field, and they are essential to most projects. It’s easier to retain the good workers you have than…
Read MoreLadder Safety
Choose the correct ladder Ladder type- freestanding (step ladders) and non-freestanding (extension ladders), as well as step stools, platform and trolley ladders. Chose a ladder that is capable of supporting your weight and the weight of any materials you will be using (See chart). Do not use step ladders in a folded and leaned position…
Read MoreKeeping Cool on the Site in the Summer Heat
When you’re on site, staying safe is just as important as finishing a project. Productivity depends on staff being smart and responsible. Summer construction sites can heat up, and it’s vital to stay cool and conscious. Here’s the top five ways to stay cool during a job in the summer. Stay Hydrated It’s essential to…
Read MoreTop Four Construction Hazards
The top four causes of construction fatalities are: Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between and Electrocutions. Prevent Falls Wear and use personal fall arrest equipment. Install and maintain perimeter protection. Cover and secure floor openings and label floor opening covers. Use ladders and scaffolds safely. Prevent Struck-By Never position yourself between moving and fixed objects. Wear high-visibility clothes…
Read MoreTop 3 Advertising Tips for Your Construction Business
The construction industry is a competitive marketplace. With so many companies vying for residential and commercial contracts, your firm must finds ways of standing out and attracting more customers. One way of doing this is with advertisements. While print, radio or television ads are still viable options, online advertising offers a more cost-effective way of…
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